UK boy's name
Tyberius
A Latin masculine name denoting an ancient Roman clan or family.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyberius is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyberius popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Tyberius. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyberius ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Tyberius.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyberius as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Tyberius mean?
The name Tyberius originates from the Latin language and the ancient Roman civilization. It is derived from the Latin word "Tiberius," which was a Roman family name. The name likely has its roots in the Etruscan language, as many Roman names did, but its precise etymology is uncertain.
In ancient Rome, Tiberius was a prominent name among the Patrician class. It was borne by several members of the gens Claudia, one of the oldest and most influential Roman families. The most famous bearer of the name was Tiberius Caesar, the second Roman emperor, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. He succeeded his stepfather, Augustus, as the ruler of the Roman Empire.
The name Tyberius appears in various ancient texts and historical records, particularly those related to the Roman Empire. It is mentioned in the works of Roman historians such as Suetonius, Tacitus, and Cassius Dio, who documented the reigns of the Roman emperors.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tyberius can be found in the Bible's New Testament. The Gospel of Luke mentions a Roman governor named Pontius Pilate, who served during the reign of Tiberius Caesar. This reference dates back to the first century AD.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyberius or its variants:
1. Tiberius Caesar (42 BC - 37 AD), the second Roman emperor. 2. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (163 BC - 133 BC), a Roman politician and reformer. 3. Tiberius Claudius Nero (85 BC - 33 BC), a Roman general and the father of the Emperor Tiberius. 4. Tiberius Claudius Balbilus (c. 5 BC - c. 79 AD), a Roman philosopher and astrologer. 5. Tiberius Claudius Maximus (c. 390 AD - 456 AD), a Western Roman emperor who ruled from 455 to 456 AD.
Despite its ancient Roman origins, the name Tyberius has been used across various cultures and time periods, albeit with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its association with the Roman Empire and its emperors has contributed to its enduring legacy and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyberius over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyberius registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyberius, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyberius by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyberius was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4729 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tyberius
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tyberius: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyberius in the UK right now?
In 2016, Tyberius was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyberius most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Tyberius in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyberius?
A Latin masculine name denoting an ancient Roman clan or family.
How many people are called Tyberius in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tyberius across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.